DUI Charge

[slack3r]

What would happen to a minor(16-17), if he was charged with DUI. First offense, no prior record or anything. Cost? Comm. Service? Probation? just curious.. thanks

 

[creep]

Depends on what state your in. In TX you'll be put on deferred probation, about 80hrs of community service, VIP class, Alcohol/drug education class and cost without attorney fees is anywhere from $800 to $2,000. I believe the Max fine is $2,000 for a first but that would also depend on the charge. If you qualify for a court appointed attorney that will cost you about $100 if you don't an attorney will charge around $500-$800.

Did you crash? Run from the police? What happened?

 

[slack3r]

No i didnt crash, popo pulled me over and fucked me up with every charge..dui, recklass driving, public intox, curfew, open container, few others..my parents already got an attorney but i figured if i just plead guilty then why would i need an attorney? thatd cut out alot of the cost. im fucked

 

[str8manwithadickinhisass]

One of my friends got arrested for DUI and his lawyer got the charge dropped for $500. However, the case was pretty weak against him since the police admitted that the breathilyzer machine wasn't working properly when they arrested him.

 

[slack3r]

another thing..the police didn't take my license when they arrested me and gave it when i got my stuff so would it be ok to drive until iwent to court or not? just dont want to get pulled over(my luck) and get sent back to that shit hole.

 

[Basement Dweller]

In addition to what Creep said, plan on losing your drivers license for 6 months, and possibly having to spend 3 days in the pokie, or else in an off site driving class.

 

[creep]

Which state do you live in? I would call the department of motor vehicles or (in TX) the department of public safety to see if your license is valid. In TX if the cops don't suspend your license the DPS will so either way it's suspended. You still need an attorney to help you with your plea. If you just go by yourself and say OK I'm guilty they'll throw the book at you. Your attorney will be able to negotiate with the DA then go decide what to do.

 

[creep]

In addition to what Creep said, plan on losing your drivers license for 6 months, and possibly having to spend 3 days in the pokie, or else in an off site driving class.

If your in TX you won't due time for the first. Unfortunately, I know TX DWI laws first hand.

 

[Basement Dweller]

Yeah, now that I think about it, I don't think they could throw a 16 year old in the slammer anyway. Up this way you get 3 days in jail, or 3 days locked up in hotel taking a driving class for your first offense.

 

[slack3r]

i already spent 7 fucking days in jail..that was the worst time of my life and i dont ever plan on drinking again